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Driving in the United Kingdom

Everything you need to know about driving rules and laws in the United Kingdom

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Speed limits
Limits
UK uses MILES per hour: Motorways 70 mph (112 km/h), Dual carriageways 70 mph, Single carriageways 60 mph (96 km/h), Urban/built-up areas 30 mph (48 km/h). 20 mph zones are increasingly common.
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Alcohol limits
Limits
England & Wales: 80mg alcohol per 100ml blood (0.08%). Scotland: 50mg per 100ml (0.05%) - stricter! Breath test limit: 35mcg/100ml (England) or 22mcg/100ml (Scotland). Severe penalties including driving bans.
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Driving age
Limits
UK: 17 years to drive a car with provisional licence and supervision. 16 for mopeds. Must pass theory test and practical test. New drivers have 2-year probation period with 6 points = revocation.
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Turn rules
Road rules
UK drives on the LEFT! At unmarked junctions, give way to traffic from the RIGHT. When turning right (across traffic), give way to oncoming vehicles. No "priority from right" like in Europe.
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Roundabouts
Road rules
UK roundabouts: Give way to traffic from your RIGHT. Drive CLOCKWISE (opposite to Europe!). Signal left when exiting. Use left lane for first exit, right lane for later exits.
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Parking rules
Fines and safety
In the UK, on-street parking typically costs £1-6/hour in cities. Yellow lines indicate restrictions: double yellow = no parking anytime, single yellow = restricted hours. Parking fines (PCNs) range from £50-130, reduced by 50% if paid within 14 days.
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Seatbelt laws
Fines and safety
In the UK, seatbelts are mandatory for all occupants. Fine is up to £500. Children under 12 or 135cm must use appropriate child car seats. Driver is responsible for passengers under 14.
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Mobile phone laws
Fines and safety
Using a handheld phone while driving in the UK results in a £200 fine and 6 penalty points. New drivers (within 2 years) lose their license. Even touching your phone is illegal.
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Highway driving
Road rules
UK motorways have a 70 mph (113 km/h) speed limit. Smart motorways use variable speed limits shown on overhead gantries. Learner drivers can now use motorways with an instructor.
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Emergency procedures
Fines and safety
In the UK, call 999 or 112 for emergencies. At accidents: stop, switch off engines, call emergency services, don't move injured unless danger, exchange details. Warning triangle recommended but not required.
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